Adult Facial Gender Affirmation Surgery
The facial surgery experts at University Hospitals offer a range of surgical procedures to help give transgender patients facial features that more closely align with their gender identity.
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To schedule a consultation with a UH facial plastic surgeon, call 216-844-3223.
Find a UH Facial Plastic SurgeonPersonalized Treatment Plans for Your Unique Identity
Our surgeons work with each patient to learn about their aesthetic goals and develop individual treatment plans to help achieve them. Procedures can include facial implants, jaw contouring, nose reshaping, brow and eyelid surgery, hairline advancement and more. Our goal is to help each patient look and feel confident.
Our Facial Gender Affirmation Procedures
Facial Feminization Surgery
This group of procedures, including surgeries to alter the forehead, nose, cheeks, jaw and chin, can create a more traditionally feminine facial appearance. Learn more.
Hairline Advancement
This procedure lowers the hairline and can improve facial balance in those with naturally high foreheads or who have a receding hairline from hair loss. Learn more.
Brow Lift Surgery
This procedure can lift the eyebrows to achieve a more youthful arch, improve frown lines and give the face a smoother, rejuvenated appearance. Learn more.
Forehead and Eyebrow Bone Contouring
This procedure can create a less pronounced brow ridge and a smoother, more rounded forehead for a more feminine appearance. Learn more.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
This surgery creates a more youthful appearance by removing or repositioning excess eyelid fat, skin and muscle. Learn more.
Feminization Rhinoplasty
This procedure, often requested by transgender women, alters the nose to give it a softer, more feminine appearance. Learn more.
Lower Jaw Contouring
This procedure aims to reshape the lower jaw and chin to give them a softer, rounder and more feminine appearance. Learn more.
Facial Implants
Facial implants can be used in to achieve a more feminine appearance in transgender patients, such as creating higher cheekbones or a more rounded chin. Learn more.
Masseter Muscle Reduction
For transgender women, this procedure can help create a narrower, more feminine jawline that better aligns with their gender identity. Learn more.
Laryngeal Cartilage Shave (Reduction Thyrochondroplasty)
This procedure can reduce the size of the Adam’s apple in transgender women to give them a smoother, more feminine neck profile. Learn more.
Your Facial Gender Affirmation Journey
Initial Consultation
Comprehensive evaluation of your condition and discussion of your goals and treatment options.
Recovery & Follow-Up
Comprehensive postoperative care and long-term follow-up to ensure optimal healing and results.
Personalized Planning
Development of customized surgical approach using advanced imaging and 3-D modeling when appropriate.
Surgical Procedure
Expert surgical care using the latest techniques and technology in a state-of-the-art facility.